The Minister of Home Affairs, Malusi Gigaba, will on Friday, 14 October 2016, announce new initiatives in relation to the Lesotho Special Permit (LSP) application process.

 

The announcement will be preceded by a technical task meeting between officials from the Departments of Home Affairs in Lesotho and South Africa, led by Director-General, Mkuseli Apleni. In September 2016, the Lesotho government requested Minister Gigaba to extend the deadline for applications to accommodate those who could not apply during the stipulated period- a request Minister Gigaba confirmed considering. The Minister will also announce his decision at the media briefing.

 

Members of the media are invited as follows:

 

Date: Friday, 14 October 2016

Time: 12h00

Venue: Home Affairs Ministry, 909 Arcadia Street, Hatfield

 

For media enquiries contact Thabo Mokgola on 060 962 4982 or Mayihlome Tshwete

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ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS